The 2025 Grammy Awards had some big moments but one performance truly changed the energy. Just when things were getting a bit too proper Charli XCX arrived and turned the whole event into an after-hours party. Her performance was like a shot of energy right before the big Album of the Year announcement.
From Parking Lot Entrance to Rave Stage: Charli XCX's Unforgettable Grammy Performance
Charli XCX didn't just walk onto the Grammy stage she made an entrance. Imagine this she starts off in the parking area rocking a fur coat and some awesome lingerie. She wasn't alone either. She had supermodels Alex Consani and Gabbriette with her basically her crew ready to take over Music's Biggest Night.
And take over she did. The stage transformed into what felt like an underground rave. She kicked things off with " Von Dutch " a track that had already won Best Dance Pop Recording earlier that night. The lyrics "It's so obvious I'm your number one" suddenly made even more sense in that moment. It was her night and everyone knew it.
But she didn't stop there. She kept the party going with "Guess" her collab with Billie Eilish. The stage was packed with dancers limbs moving everywhere bass booming and even some undergarments flying around. It was wild it was fun and it was pure Charli XCX.
Triple Win for Charli XCX at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards: A Night of Accolades
Before she even stepped onto the stage Charli XCX was already a big deal at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards. She came in with eight nominations a huge number showing how much her music was recognized.
By the end of the night she had taken home three Grammy Awards. "Von Dutch" won Best Dance Pop Recording which started the night strong. Her album "brat" was named Best Dance/Electronic Album solidifying her place in that genre. And to top it off "brat" also won Best Recording Package showing appreciation for the album's overall presentation.
This wasn't her first Grammy nomination but it was definitely her biggest win yet. She had been nominated back in 2015 for "Fancy" her hit with Iggy Azalea but 2025 was truly her year to shine on her own.
'Brat' Era Success: How 2024 Became Charli XCX's Breakout Year Leading to Grammy Triumph
Charli's Grammy appearance wasn't just about one night it was a celebration of everything she had achieved in 2024 with her "brat" album. It felt like "brat" took her career to a whole new level.
It all started with "Brat Summer" which turned into a full "Brat Year." She kicked things off with a Boiler Room event called PARTYGIRL in February. Then the "brat" phenomenon really took off. There was a viral TikTok dance challenge inspired by her music. She dropped a remix album "brat and it's completely different but also still brat" with tons of collaborations. She even went on an arena tour with Troye Sivan and hosted and performed on "Saturday Night Live."
And she's not slowing down. She is set to perform at Coachella in April and has her first solo US arena tour coming up. Plus there's buzz about a movie in the works with A24 called "The Moment" which she is producing and starring in. It's based on her own idea showing she's not just a musician but a creative force in many areas.
Bringing the Rave to Reverence: Charli XCX's Performance Breaks Grammy Norms
The Grammys are usually pretty formal events. But Charli XCX's performance was anything but. It was described as bringing "after-hours sweat and raunch" to a show that had been mostly "reverent and dignified."
She brought a different vibe. While other performances were polished and grand Charli's felt spontaneous and edgy. Even though it was a planned performance it had this feeling of being a real party a bit reckless and totally in the moment.
The crowd loved it. It was a "brat ending" as described in one review and it was exactly what the Grammys needed to shake things up before the final award of the night. Charli XCX proved that you can win Grammys and still keep it real still be yourself and still throw a rave even on the most prestigious music stage.